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Legal hurdle crossed in ICBC class action lawsuitThe B.C. Supreme Court has ruled a lawsuit against the province and ICBC can proceed as a class action, potentially affecting thousands of people in this province. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the lawsuit alleges wrongdoing by the public insurer for decades.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 27
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UofT seeks legal action against protest encampmentWith pro-Palestininan protesters defying a deadline to leave, the University of Toronto is seeking an injunction to clear the encampment. Mike Drolet hears from constitutional experts about the odds of the school winning, as the beginning of convocation quickly approaches.Global NationalMay 27
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Thousands march for Pride Month in Thailand as same-sex marriage legalization nearsRainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Friday as members of the LGBTQ2+ community kicked off Pride Month. The celebrations come as the country inches closer to officially recognizing same-sex marriages, marking a significant step forward for equality in the country.Jun 1
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Legal decisions piling up against Israel after ICJ rulingIt has been a week filled with legal and diplomatic blows for Israel over its treatment of Palestinians in Gaza. Three European countries have taken symbolic steps to recognize the Palestinian state and the International Criminal Court has announced it’s seeking arrest warrants against Israel’s prime minister and defence minister. Now, the UN’s top court...WorldMay 24
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UBC considering legal options as encampment activity escalatesThe University of British Columbia says it’s considering legal options after pro-Palestinian protestors occupied its Vancouver campus bookstore over the weekend. Cassidy Mosconi reports.Global News at 11 BCMay 14
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ER visits for Ontario seniors increase post-cannabis legalization, study showsA new study has found that visits to the emergency room for seniors in Ontario have gone up in the last eight years. Researchers believe there is a link between the jump and the legalization of cannabis. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.Health MattersMay 21
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in VancouverA new service has been announced in B.C. on this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Vancouver-based Qmunity is launching the province’s first legal clinic designed for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.Global News at 5 BCMay 17
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Mohawk Mothers and Duplessis Orphans take legal action over SAQ constructionThe Mohawk Mothers and the Duplessis Orphans are taking legal action after Quebec’s liquor board decided to go ahead with the construction of a new warehouse. The two groups believe there might be human remains on the property and say the SAQ should do more to investigate. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.May 15
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Vatican Museums staff start unprecedented legal action over labour conditionsForty-nine Vatican Museums employees have started an unprecedented labour dispute over what they say are unfair and poor conditions at their workplace, which could lead to an embarrassing lawsuit against Pope Francis’ administration.WorldMay 13
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N.B. education minister criticized for relying on outside legal counselNew Brunswick Education Minister Bill Hogan is being criticized by the Opposition for the government’s reliance on outside legal counsel, even as he tries to have a district education council dissolved for doing the same thing. Silas Brown reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickMay 7
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Path forward unclear for legal challenge of changes to Policy 713All motions to intervene in the legal challenge of New Brunswick’s school gender identity policy have been heard, but the path forward in the case is not yet clear. Several outstanding issues need to be dealt with and the province says it may ask for the process to slow down. Silas Brown explains.Global News at 6 New BrunswickApr 22
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Sask.’s sole community legal clinic sees ‘detrimental’ defundingWATCH: The province has withdrawn its contract with CLASSIC, which the organization says has major implications for residents trying to get accessible legal services. Erik Bay has the details.Global News at 6 SaskatoonApr 3
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Germans celebrate as country legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabisMarijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country officially legalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis.CannabisApr 1
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Ontario Health Coalition seeking legal action against provinceThe Ontario Health Coalition is taking legal action against the province. It comes after a new 30-year lease was granted to South Bridge Care Homes, the owners of Orchard Villa Long Term Care Home, where over 70 residents died in the first wave of the pandemic. Lexy Benedict reports.CanadaMar 28
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Ford calls for Ontario school board to ‘focus on kids’ — not legal battle with social media giantsIn response to Ontario school boards suing social media giants for disrupting student learning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged in Ottawa on Thursday to “Let’s focus on the core values of education. Let’s focus on the reading and writing. That’s what we need to do.” Ford added that “I don’t know what are they spending...PoliticsMar 28
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Medicine Hat mayor pursues legal action following council’s decision to strip her powersMedicine Hat’s mayor has gone public after the rest of council slashed her pay last week and severely reduced her powers. Linnsie Clark is defiant — even in the face of a report earlier this week critical of her interactions with staff members. As Micah Quintin reports, Clark’s supporters also turned out to back the...Mar 27
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Almost 6 years after Canada legalized cannabis, most users buying from legal sourcesIt’s been almost six years since Canada legalized cannabis across the country and there’s new data from Statistics Canada looking at where Canadians are buying their products. As Sean Previl reports, cannabis advocates say the data is “exciting,” but some health-care professionals are concerned more study into the products’ affects on the body still needs...CanadaMar 18
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Legal, Alta. saying goodbye to arenaThe arena in Legal, Alta. is set to undergo some much-needed renovations. Before the doors close for more than a year, the community wanted to say goodbye in their own way. Jasmine King explains.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMar 17
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Free legal clinic in Montreal metro station aims to improve access to justiceIt’s easy to rack up thousands of dollars in lawyer’s fees and that can make it challenging for everyone to have equal access to justice. That’s why Quebec non-profit group Juripop has launched Justice Month. It’s also the mission behind free legal clinics in the heart of downtown Montreal, bringing free legal advice to those...Mar 14
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More Ontario school boards sue social media giantsMore Ontario school boards are launching legal action against social media companies, claiming their products are harmful to children and the way they learn. Caryn Lieberman reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 29